What type of property is 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD?

6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD?

The current EPC rating for 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD?

6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). That makes it about 51% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 0GD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD?

6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD is in council tax band D.

Where is 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD located?

6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD sits in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD?

Police records around 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD?

The closest primary school to 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD is Shortstown Primary School (268m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford Academy (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD?

The closest bus stop to 6 Beauvais Avenue, MK42 0GD is Potter Meadows, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GD

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 6 Beauvais Avenue

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

6 Beauvais Avenue is a mid-terrace house in Shortstown, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 0GD). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 101 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 61 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

6 Beauvais Avenue sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromB85toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

9%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Beauvais Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Beauvais Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

8applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

6 Beauvais Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 0GD: £190,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in MK42 0GD

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On the street

Versus other Beauvais Avenue homes

Three headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Beauvais Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 84 (B)

Strongly below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£317k

1 Beauvais Square, Shortstown

MK42 0GE

1 bed

£340k

1 Benson Close, Shortstown

MK42 0PH

£295k

1 Blackburn Close, Shortstown

MK42 0TW

£350k

1 Brabazon Close, Shortstown

MK42 0FL

4 bed

£287k

1 Alamein Avenue

MK42 0DE

£287k

1 Alder Close

MK42 0YG

£355k

1 Bishop Mead, Shortstown

MK42 0GU

£283k

1 Boscombe Lane, Shortstown

MK42 0EE

2 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Potter Meadows — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Shortstown Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 0GD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 0GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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